Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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Don't Plant Dead Seeds! This Clever Phone Trick Checks Seed Viability on the Spot
Traditional germination tests take weeks, but your phone can do it in seconds. Here's how you can check seed viability. (No, it's not an app!)
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The 3 Sneaky Weeds Setting Thousands of Seeds in Your Garden Right Now – and How to Stop Them Fast
Your garden might look pretty quiet, but these aggressive weeds are stealthily growing and dropping thousands of seeds into your soil. Here’s what to do now to dodge a massive problem in spring
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My Houseplants Always Bounce Back after Winter with this DIY Aloe Vera Treatment
Don't leave your houseplants hanging! Jolt them out of their winter doldrums with this incredibly easy to make aloe drench.
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Stop Growing the Same Old Vegetables – These 5 Veggie Swaps are Easier, Tastier and Better for You
Kick boring to the curb and try growing these 5 unique veggies instead of your old regulars. Spice up your vegetable patch and reap the rewards all summer long.
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“Lemonading” May Be the Secret to a Better Garden – and a Better You! How This Unlikely Trend Can Help Your Plants (and You) Grow
Lemonading turns garden mishaps into creative wins and helps you let go of perfection for playful, resilient spaces that boost well-being.
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Crown-Raising Trees Lets More Light Into Your Landscape – Here's How to Do This Simple Pruning Job
Crown-raising trees is an easy way to reclaim lost space under the canopy and invite sunlight back into landscapes that have gone dark. Here’s how to do it.
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The Earlier the Better Is My Sweet Pea Motto – Here's How I Sow to Get the Best Flowers on My Block
January is the sweet spot for planting sweet peas in winter – cool enough for deep roots, but early enough to beat the spring rush. Sow now for taller vines, richer fragrance, and longer summer blooms
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Want Stronger, Healthier Seedlings? These Seed Germination Stations Make It Easy – Even in Winter
Quality germination stations combine heat, light, and humidity control to create ideal conditions for seed starting when outdoor temperatures stay too cold.
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These 4 Garden Plants Are Linked to Better Memory and Brain Health – and They're So Easy to Grow
Gardening is good for your brain but you can get even more benefit by planting these 4 brain-boosters in your garden this year.
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How to Make a Plastic Bottle Plant Waterer: A DIY Irrigation Guide
Skip the expensive watering systems. This DIY plastic bottle hack is eco-friendly and keeps your thirsty tomatoes happy during hectic days or short trips.
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Fed Up of Getting Tiny Blueberries? This January Pruning Trick Ensures Fatter, Sweeter Harvests
Say goodbye to tiny, bitter blueberry harvests and give that tired shrub a timely revamp. This January pruning trick reboots your blues for plumper, sweeter fruit
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Don't Wait for Spring – Your Lawn Can Bounce Back This Winter With These 5 Easy Fixes
Get a head start on your lawn care this winter. A few easy tasks now will help your turf look lush come summer.
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How to Grow a Fig Tree from Seed: A Step-by-Step Propagation Guide
Don't settle for clones! Follow our scrappy gardener’s guide to turning crunchy fig pips into a full-blown tree.
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This Hot and Cold Color Trick Magically Makes Small Yards Feel 10 Feet Longer
Want to make your yard look longer without having to resort to hardscaping – or move house? There is, as we reveal a clever trick that makes tiny plots feel more spacious, with hot colors and cold colors
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Is Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Dropping Leaves? Here’s Why and How to Save It Before It’s Too Late
Fiddle leaf figs drop leaves when something is off, but most causes are fixable with a few tweaks. Here’s how to spot the problem early and save your plant.
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6 Low-Maintenance Plants to Add to Your Collection That Are an Absolute Dream to Grow
Low-maintenance plants bring verdant beauty to your home without all the fuss. Check out these 6 great options that are a breeze to care for!
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Is Your Soil Toxic? The Easy DIY Test You Need to Do in January
Salts and herbicide residue may have been building up in your soil all winter. Before you plant anything, perform this simple kitchen test to check for toxins.
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The Ultimate Guide to Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs Indoors for Early Fragrant Blooms
Why wait for April to enjoy the heady scent of spring? With cold magic and indoor care, you can coax vibrant hyacinths into bloom while your garden sleeps. Here’s how to master the art of the early bloom
